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Sew What?! SKYLINE ROOM Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, March 20, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the…

Sew What?! SKYLINE ROOM Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, March 20, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

PMC Shares Workshop: Protection From Abuse

Thu, March 20, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

As the demand for Protection from Abuse orders has skyrocketed, more than ever it is important that Pennsylvanians have the legal information they will need to navigate legal processes and seek support if they experience domestic abuse. This workshop covers topics such as personal safety, what…

LEAP Free-Play Fridays

Fri, March 21, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us on Friday afternoons for games like Chess, Catan, or get creative and craft your own game and make your own rules! from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

LEAP

Board Games and Role-Playing

LEAP Crochet Club

Fri, March 21, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us and learn basic crochet skills while making your own crochet project. For children ages 6+

LEAP: Game Day!

Fri, March 21, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Haverford Library

End the week with fun and games! From board games to group challenges, come enjoy some friendly competition and laughter from 3:30–4:30 PM.

LEAP

Souvenir Photo Album with Valeria Kremser

Sat, March 22, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign-ups open Monday, February 24th at 12 pm. This calendar event will be updated with a link to that form at that time. Please note that due to the popularity of these free workshops, we will randomize final selection of participants instead of first sign-up, first…

Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)

Sat, March 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…

Technology

Queer Comics Club

Sat, March 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages! Meeting dates: March 22, April 5 & 19, and May 3 & 17.

Other Great Programs

SJU Writing Center

Sat, March 22, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

In partnership with Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.

Wagashi Workshop

Sat, March 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

This hands-on program is open to adults and teens ages 15 and up. Registraion Required! Tickets are pay as you wish on a sliding scale and available here: https://Wagashi2025.eventbrite.com The Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual Philadelphia tradition, when we welcome…

Workshops and Enrichment

Culinary Literacy

Crochet Club

Sat, March 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting Through Stitches to create craft projects by sharing skills at all levels in quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and felting. Throughout the year we will engage in special projects for Autism Acceptance, Women’s History, Heart…

Fiber Friends

Sat, March 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…

Wagashi Workshop

Sat, March 22, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Culinary Literacy

Philly Grooves: Black Histories on Vinyl

Sat, March 22, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join the Music Department as we enjoy the sounds of Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, Bessie Smith, Pearl Bailey, John Coltrane, and Patti LaBelle on the library's vinyl collection. These icons are all featured in the Black Histories of Philadelphia exhibition on the 2nd floor. …

LEAP Movie Matinee

Mon, March 24, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Movies and Television

Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, March 24, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

Other Great Programs

LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, March 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, March 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

Pottery with the Claymobile!

Mon, March 24, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library

Join us and create your own project out of clay with the clay artists of the Claymobile. For adults, teens, children ages 6+

Arts and Crafts Programs